Hammer & Chisel Day 1 Review- Chisel Balance
Today was the official DAY 1 of my new workout program, Hammer & Chisel. I've previewed about 4 of these workouts before I officially received it in the mail but I decided to Officially start on a Monday so that I'll be on the calendar!
This 60 day workout program was created by Autumn Calabrese, the 21 Day Fix creator, and Sagi Kalev, from Body Beast! These 2 masters joined forces for this one and he's bringing the "Hammer" while she provides the "Chisel".
It's the perfect all around resistance training program! And it's also great for couples to do together :)
One of the other BONUSES is that it INCLUDES the 21 Day Fix containers system...which is a color-coded, perfectly portioned meal plan system where you don't have to ever count calories!...if your food fits, you eat it!
So today was the first of the Chisel Series, Chisel Balance....and boy did Autumn test mine!! It was only about 39 mins (Most are 30 mins) which is one of my favorite parts of this program and it definitely got the job done!
I honestly feel that completing the 21 Day Fix Extreme was great prep for this workout but it was still a challenge!
This one used light-medium weights and gave some of the staple weight training moves (like rows, hamstring curls, and squats) the added challenge of balance moves combined!
Now, many people are asking me about the equipment needed for this workout program:
-Yes you do need weights!
I happen to have 3-20lbs of free weights at home. My husband made this investment 2 Christmas ago for me and I can honestly say they've gotten their use!
- You do NOT need a Bench you CAN use a Stability ball or just the floor!
I just got my bench today, however, because I found a great deal on one on Sports Authority online and found a great promo code so I got the Bowflex Selectech 3.1 bench (had to put it together today, which was like the pre-workout! But I managed it! lol)
--I have also seen that they use a pull up bar in a couple workouts...but not in today's!
I personally do NOT have a pull up bar, I use a resistance band and door attachment instead which they also show the move this way :)
My overall thoughts???
DAMN! No...but in all reality, I was very impressed with the moves in this workout! They were moves I'd never done before, they used multiple body parts at once, including balance moves which are great for the core, and I still felt like I could do them without having to hit pause too many times!
I'm VERY excited for what's to come!! I'm pretty sure I'll be feeling this one tomorrow so I tried out the Performance Line Post Workout Recovery tonight to see if this helps my DOMS! (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)....I'll have to do a review on that if it helps!!
If you are looking for some great pre and post workout supplements, I'd love to chat with you more about the 100% all natural ingredients line I'm using now!
I'm newer to supplements, as I never liked artificial ingredients and flavorings...but these are LEGIT!
Ok, so who is this program PERFECT FOR??:
-Those who have been working out already
-21 Day Fix grads!
-Body Beast grads
-P90X grads
-GYM RATS!!! This workout is very "Gym-like" and you can STREAM it and bring it along! It'll give you some cool moves to show off with!
I maybe wouldn't suggest starting out with this one, unless you like a challenge...but all moves can be modified and you CAN start with light weights to make it more beginner friendly!
Oh and my husband was pretty impressed when I showed him this video from today's workout....so ladies, you and your man can do this one together!
Want to try it for yourself? I'm hosting an elite TEST GROUP in 2016...This will be an online group for those of us taking this challenge to support each other and stay accountable to our goals!!
Email me: SaraFitCoach@gmail.com
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